The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- ST EANSWYTHE'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Headteacher Claire Jacobs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFolkestone Beacon Plus
Special school · Very close
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 446m away
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Primary · 608m away
Compass Community School Coastal Park
Independent · 848m away
Mundella Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School?
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School take?
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School?
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School is in Folkestone, CT20 1SE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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